Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Android Apps From the Play Store

Following Apple’s lead in banning cryptocurrency mining apps, Google has also updated its Play Store policy this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users’ devices in the background.

However, there are countless cryptocurrency mining apps, … Continue reading Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Android Apps From the Play Store

Apple Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Its App Stores

Due to the surge in cryptocurrency prices, not only hackers but also legitimate websites and mobile apps are increasingly using cryptocurrency miners to monetize by levying the CPU power of your PC and phones to mine cryptocurrencies.

However, Apple w… Continue reading Apple Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Its App Stores

Suspected ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’ Mastermind Fled to Sweden On Icelandic PM’s Plane

Remember the “Big bitcoin heist” we reported last month when a group of thieves stole around 600 powerful bitcoin mining devices from Icelandic data centers?

Icelandic Police had arrested 11 suspects as part of the investigation, one of which has esca… Continue reading Suspected ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’ Mastermind Fled to Sweden On Icelandic PM’s Plane

Mac Software Mines Cryptocurrency in Exchange for Free Access to Premium Account

Nothing comes for free, especially online.

Would you be okay with allowing a few paid services to mine cryptocurrencies using your system instead of paying the subscription fee?

Most free websites and services often rely on advertising revenue to sur… Continue reading Mac Software Mines Cryptocurrency in Exchange for Free Access to Premium Account